MarvãoLocated at one of the highest elevations within the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park (central - east Portugal) sits the village of Marvão. Recent excavations in the area have uncovered a second-century ring stone featuring Jewish symbols such as a Menorah, Shofar, Lulav, and Etrog.This discovery provides evidence of a Jewish presence in the area as early as the 2nd century CE, long before the well-documented medieval Jewish community in the fortified village. It is known that the medieval Jewish community played a role in trade and craftsmanship until the forced conversions and expulsion in the late 15th century. Marvão also served as one of five transit points for Jews escaping Castile in 1492, notably recognized by the Ponte da Portagem (Toll Bridge).Picture: Village of Marvão and ring found at the excavations.